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They say the structure dates back to 1894 and is on North Tyneside Council’s Local Register as it’s considered of historic importance to the area.

They stress that “unless a use for the building can be found, then the building will continue to deteriorate.”

According to the plans, which have been submitted to the council, the new apartments will be distributed over three floors, with four on the ground and first floors, and two within the extensive loft space.

New Winning Tavern, Wallsend (Image: Newcastle Chronicle)

The accommodation will include six two-bedroom flats and four with one bedroom. Car parking space will also be provided.

A design and access statement, prepared on behalf of Marine Buildings Ltd, says: “The building is a rebuild of a previous tavern on the same site.

“The current building is dated by a plaque on the south west gable that gives a date of 1894. Notwithstanding this date, the building has over the years been significantly altered both internally and in parts externally.

“The proposals seek to retain the essential character of the stone and brick frontage, only altering the original stonework where necessary to change the building from a public house to apartments.

“The proposals include for demolition and rebuilding of one rear offshoot that has been built at an odd angle to the original building, and which might not have been built at the same time as the remainder.”